Red flag warning issued for SD County

A red flag fire weather warning will be in effect across the entire county, except for areas closest to the coast, through 6 p.m. on Saturday. The warning was issued by the National Weather Service. which is expecting a combination of strong offshore winds, high temperatures and low humidity. The combination will increase the danger of wildfires, especially in East County, where many areas -- such as Ramona -- have received less than half of their normal rainfall since the beginning of the year. Three wildfires broke out Thursday along eastern Interstate 8.

Forecasters say the winds will blow out of the east, passing over the foothills and mountain slopes. The strongest gusts will be in the 25-35 mph range in most areas, and the relative humidity will fall below 10 percent. Saturday's daytime high temperatures inland will reach the mid-80s to low 90s. The weather service says, "Humidities will continue to be low Saturday night and Sunday, but winds will be lighter."

Nothing but clear skies Friday afternoon at the new San Diego Public Library. Gary Robbins

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Nothing but clear skies Friday afternoon at the new San Diego Public Library.